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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.40, 1,270.07 and 413.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.40, 1,270.07 and 413.56 is: 620.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.40 : 1,270.07 = 413.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.40/1,270.07 = 413.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.40x = 1,270.07 × 413.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.40x = 525,250.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,250.15/846.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.57

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